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Repairs & Replacements Board of Supervisors Meeting BY EDDIE BYNOG
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In its second meeting of the 2017 fall semester the Southern University Board of Supervisors tackled a host of improvements, new appointments and promotions sure to bring changes to the university in the coming months. One such improvement was to address the maintenance of the Southern University campus, particularly its crumbling infrastructure. According to a March 2016 article in The Advocate newspaper, the university has more than $111 million in deferred maintenance projects in its backlog. The move to address the concerns come after months and years of students battling with deficiencies created by aging buildings and broken
equipment. One such problem addressed at Friday’s board meeting was to vote on approved projects for FY 16-17. The Capital Outlay projects include five roofing, four mechanical HVAC, three central plant, two electrical and two Americans with Disabilities Act compliance projects totaling nearly $2 million. The repairs will help fix some long standing issues on campus including a leaking roof and broken AC in W.W. Stewart Hall, side walk repairs and upgrading various light fixtures in classrooms. Nine of the current projects are currently out for bid while another three have been completed. In the finance committee segment of the meeting, the Board of Supervisors voted to
approve self assessed fees that were passed by students in the 2017 spring elections. The fees included a renewal and increase to the Human Jukebox, the creation of a $10 fee for the office of Career Services and a renewal and increase for the athletic department. The increase in fees total $70 to students. While still in finance committee the B.O.S also approved an update to the policies and procedures governing the handling of cash, facility rental procedures, and facility rental fee schedules. When asked about building rentals being available to alumni organizations such as the federation and S.U. foundation, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, Flandus
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African American Symposium: Honoring the Next Generation BY CHRISTINA WHITE
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The African American Symposium was held Tuesday, April 18, in the Royal Cotillion Ballroom. Present were honorees of SU Leads, under the leadership of Dr. Vaneshette Henderson, Executive Director of Student Achievement and Retention Services Center for Undergraduate Student Achievement, The Office of the Dean of Students, and the Division for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. The honorees were acknowledged for their hard work and dedication. Once nominated for the program, they were able to attend training designed to uncover their true selves, qualify them for opportunities in their chosen field of study, capitalize their strengths, develop their weaknesses and equip them with the leadership attributes necessary to excel at home and abroad. They will also be given the opportunity to travel to Italy and Greece. The current
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Online petition devised for investigation of Southern University Division of Student Affairs & Enrollment Management BY BRIA GREMILLION
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members of the program have already raised over $4,000 per student, by hosting raffle fundraisers, sponsoring their trip to Tokyo, Japan, where they will experience cultural and academic diversity as well as leadership roles. The honorees gathered on stage, where they took an oath to lead by example, serve their fellow man, exhibit
professionalism and inspire others. Also in attendance were guest speakers, each employed at several major corporations. David Christian, Regions Bank Senior Vice President in Tampa, Florida, spoke to the audience first, explaining the company’s goals and values. See SYMPOSIUM page 3
Due to concerns and accusations regarding the Division for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, a Change.org petition was created during the first week of April calling for an investigation of the division. With approximately 650 signatures to date, the petition was created under the alias, “Concerned Jaguars”. Upon further reading, the petition details that members of the alumni took part in its creation. It reads, “As an alum of such an august institution, the internal conflict at Southern serves as an insidious undercurrent that cripples the ability of our institution to survive. We refuse to be an idle spectators [sic] to the diminution, the subversion, and destruction of Southern University. This stance must be taken even in times that we seek to protect her from the people entrusted with her care.”
The petition goes on to state, “We must be the change that we wish to see to ensure that our university weathers the storm. As such it is our belief that the Division for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management should be immediately investigated by the board for mismanagement of funds, nepotism, a lack of management, a failure to keep a positive image of the university, bullying, censorship, and a consistent inability to manage student situations professionally.” The online petition was addressed to Chairwoman of the Board of Supervisors, Ann Smith, and PresidentChancellor, Dr. Ray Belton. Smith responded to the petition by leaving a comment on Change.org, stating, “The Board is fully aware of the Petition and the number of alumni and students that have shown their support for it. Although the Petition appears to be the product of a specific group of
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On Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 10:15AM., the Annual Academic Honors Day Awards Program took place in the Clifford T. Seymour Gymnasium. The event was ushered by the Honors College Ambassadors and the prelude was given by the Southern University Symphonic Band. During the awards ceremony, the Southern University Board of Supervisors and the Committee on Academic Honors awarded students with a cumulative GPA of a 3.4 or better, students who’ve made the dean’s list and students who successfully participated in the university honors program. The ceremony presented students with awards such as the honors society award, and the industrial award while also presenting special awards in the Army ROTC and Navy ROTC. Several students were also awarded different scholarships such as the Timbuktu Academy scholarship, The LAMP scholarship, College of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering scholarship and the USDA scholarship. Dean of the Honors College and physics professor Dr. Diola Bagayoko, stated in his words what the ceremony meant. “This event symbolizes what we are about. That is the cultivation of excellence by design and therefore it is extremely important as far as setting the tone, showing the example of what we need to do to continue to uphold the legacy that has been
entrusted to us,” said Bagayoko. Bagayoko has also advised students to “work hard as you can, study as well as you can and particularly get the tutoring and any assistance you can get because the road to excellence always passes by practice, sustain practice. That is the only secret there is.” Bobby R. Phills, Chancellor-Dean of SU AG Center-College of Agricultural, Family and Consumer Science from Shreveport gave his outlook on the event. “When we recognize excellence it can’t get any higher than that and it is outstanding that not only we had all of these students here but I represent the college of Agricultural, Family and Consumer Sciences and we had the top student and that makes it even more better.” Arnedia Wallace, a Southern University graduate and student at the law center, won the Faculty Senior Award for Academic Excellence. “It feels awesome. I’m humbled and grateful just to have an opportunity to come back here and see people I haven’t seen in a long time. Just to know that I was still able to receive something like this and my university continues to care for their students is just awesome,” said Wallace in her speech to the audience. Dr. Cynthia D. Manson, an Associate professor of English and member of the Honors Committee from Lexington, Kentucky gave the invocation at the event. SYMPOSIUM from page 1
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Regions Bank services 4 million households, taking pride in taking care of their customers first and foremost, followed by revolutionizing the banking experience. Christian spoke of research the company is conducting to see how many customers are actually willing to drive to a bank as opposed to transacting business by the use of a cell phone. He discussed their mission, which is to create shared value while meeting the long-term needs and interests of the customers. Before taking his seat, he offered the audience several key points in paving the way to success and fulfillment. The points included to be yourself and “Run in you own lane.” He also stressed the importance of understanding the culture of every company you work for or establish, enabling you to best cater to the customers. He suggested to confide in a reliable, transparent mentor to offer advice and guidance as needed. The second speaker was a Divisional Human Resources Manager for Walmart in Indiana, Sonya
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Payne. Payne has been in Human Resources for 20 years. She works in the Supply Chain Distribution Network, where there are over 190 facilities “dedicated to diversity and inclusion.” She spoke candidly about how the willingness to be uncomfortable is necessary to pursue your dreams and succeed in doing so. She is often away from home, works long hours, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate degree, all of which she said are difficult and ultimately uncomfortable, but worth the fruition of her goals. Payne gave personal and professional tips for success in the corporate world. The personal tips included: “Don’t allow someone else’s perception to become your personality,” and “Be mindful of your personal brand.” She advised that professionally, one should take advantage of opportunities that present themselves and also present yourself to opportunities by being active and intentional about reaching your goals. The third and final speaker was Senior Vice President of the General Electric Company, Kristopher Smith. General Electric operates in 180 countries and has 300,000 employees. Smith explained that with such a large role the company plays in servicing and producing industrial products, he is constantly striving to be innovative, flexible and diverse. He credited the company with having “brilliant factories and digital capabilities.” He is project manager and tasked with creative structuring and building long lasting relationships with customers and business counterparts. He also manages marketing, sales and commercial representation. Smith elaborated on the obstacles he has faced, such as being much younger than his competitors and how he overcame those obstacles by dressing the part, thoroughly researching the company, building strong relationships with sponsors and mentors, preparing for interviews and presenting himself as a useful, valuable asset to the company.
McClinton answered that the updated policy would allow the chancellor to grant permission to alumni groups to use facilities at a now reduced rate. During the technology committee portion of the meeting, Associate Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, Dr. Gabriel Fagbeyiro, proposed how to implement requirements of Legislative Act 619. According to the Louisiana Board of Regents website, Act 619 requires a comprehensive analysis of each of the state’s four higher education systems in order to evaluate and streamline academic offerings, innovation research and local/ regional workforce needs. This committee also saw to a reorganization plan for the Southern University Law Center. Further along, the board voted and approved ten appointments, three of which are at the Baton Rouge campus. Currently the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, Dr. Luria Young was named Interim Vice-Provost. Faculty Senate President and esteemed Professor, Dr. Dialo Bagayoko praised the board for its decision to appoint Dr. Young as Interim
Provost citing her commitment and willingness to work with faculty. This appointment also sees the end to Dr. M. Christopher Brown’s tenure at SUBR. Brown has been the provost and vice president for academic affairs since September 2015. He will continue his work in higher education as the next President of Kentucky State University. The next appointment by the board replaces Dr. Luria Young’s position as viceprovost with Dr. Camacia Smith-Ross. Dr. Ross is a alum of Southern University whose work in higher education spans more than a decade. The next appointment the board tackled saw both an appointment and raise for Interim Police, Chief Jocelyn Johnson. Chancellor Belton defended the $80,000 salary for Chief Johnson to the board, by pointing out that the pay was in line with other SWAC universities. Chief Johnson first began working with SUPD in June 1999. The next Board of Supervisors meeting will be held Friday, May 12.
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alumni, we acknowledge that many current students have articulated similar sentiments.” The comment goes on to say, “The Board fully understands that the student experience goes directly to the core of a University’s academic mission. We are continuously seeking to enhance and improve that experience even in light of this difficult fiscal climate. We are confident that, with your assistance, the end result of the President’s meetings with students will be beneficial in enhancing the overall student experience.” Dr. Belton responded by posting a comment online as well, stating, “Dear Concerned Jaguars, Please accept this post as acknowledgement and receipt of your petition requesting an investigation of the Southern University Division of Student Affairs. I would like to thank you for sharing your concerns as well as those who have signed the petition and given their reasons for doing so. I take this opportunity to assure you that the University administration does not take your comments lightly. I had previously begun to assess the assertions made in your petition with the appropriate personnel and am continuing to do so. I hope to
complete that assessment in the very near future.” In a letter sent out by the National President of the Southern University Alumni Federation, Preston Castille, Jr., a meeting was held last week including board members, administrators and fellow alums. In the meeting, a discussion was held about complaints from alumni and students from all across the country. Castille’s letter states, “The meeting Thursday, sparked by serious complaints from alums in the 5th Quarter Club on social media and alumni leadership across the country, was a step in the right direction. I hope the lines of communication will remain open, and that we as a Southern University family will continue to work to Make our Great University Greater”. Naomi Terrance, a student from Baker, Louisiana left a comment on Change.org expressing her sentiments. “I am a student of Southern University and I would like for Southern to finally get it right. These things have been going on since my mother went to S.U.,” Terrance wrote. Further details will be provided as this story develops.
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Lady Jags dominate: Sweeps Grambling State in weekend series, streak now reaches five BY: BRANDON PRINCE
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This past weekend, the Southern University Lady Jaguar softball team (15-16, 7-7 conf.) hosted one of their biggest rivals in the Lady Tigers of Grambling State University (GSU) at Lady Jaguar Field. Though this was the first meeting between the two teams this season, the contest between both teams challenged each other’s wits. However, for the home team who is hot off a 2 game winning streak, took the field with something to prove. The Lady Jags used their win streak momentum to sweep the Lady Tigers, 3-0, in the weekend series. The battle started with a double header on Friday with softball type weather or rather the smell of victory under the Lady Jags’ noses. In game 1, senior pitcher, Kayleigh Thomas, threw a well-rounded game on the mound, pitching 3 strikeouts, allowing 1 walk and 1 run scored off of only 3 hits. The team collectively produced 3 runs to the Lady Tigers 1 to secure their game 1 victory. The first run came off of a walk by GSU pitcher, Caitlin McDowell, with the bases loaded, allowing sophomore
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Shauna Knighten on base and Thomas to score from first base. The team would then close the deal in the fifth with 2 unearned runs off a bad throw by GSU shortstop, Tia Coleman. The Lady Jags took home the win 3-1 and the light would continue to shine on the home team in game 2 of the double header. The Lady Jags’ pitcher, Aubrion James, threw what probably could be considered one of her best games, in which she pitched a shutout against GSU. The Lady Tigers nor the Lady Jags could get
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Jags swept by Prairie View in Weekend Series
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With Coach Roger Cador out with the flu and the Southern University Jaguar Baseball team (12-23, 7-13) heading into the weekend off a win Tuesday, the team traveled on the road to Prairie View A&M University to take on the Panthers (16-27, 9-9). SU Baseball Associate Head Coach, Dan Canevari and Assistant Coach Elliot Jones took over coaching duties for all three games until Cador is healthy enough to return. In their last weekend series, the Jaguars started off well taking game 1. Unfortunately, the Panthers would get the best of SU, winning games 2 and 3 to take the series and the downward spiral would continue for the Jags this past weekend. The Panthers would yet again dominate the Jags in three close games winning 15-13, 3-1 and 3-1 as well. Game 1 of the series was full of action pact scoring as the Jags struck first with three runs of their own in the top
of inning 1. With two runners on base, Junior designated hitter, John Pope, batted one to right center for a 2 RBI double. Pope would end the game with 4 RBIs on 4 hits. However, after the Jags went up 4-0 in the first 2 innings, the Panthers would keep the pressure on while mounting their rally in the bottom of the second (54). From that point on, the battle for the win was unsure until the bottom of the ninth inning. With the score in the Jags’ favor (1312), two outs and no one on base, they could possibly cruise to victory. This, unfortunately would not be the case. Suprisingly, the Panthers would fight back into the game with 2 back to back singles, which led to 3 RBI homeruns by the Panthers’ second baseman, J. Baker. After losing the first game of the series, Canevari says that the team should have played to the end instead of cruising to victory. “I think the kids, after a loss like this, will respect the game a little more,” said
it going on the sticks as there were only a few hits were allowed by each pitcher. However, the home team would find a way to strike gold on the board 3 times. Knighten earned one of the RBIs with a bunt single to bring in Sophomore, Tiara Scott, from third base. James faced 23 batters to only give up 2 hits and 1 walk. Lady Jags’ secured game 2 in a 3-0 fashion and the tenacious pitching would continue in game 3. While Saturday’s game schedule had switched to an early time due to weather conditions, the Lady Jags attitude on the
Canevari. “When you have two outs in the ninth and nobody on base, it doesn’t mean you’re going to win. That’s what makes baseball the greatest sport.” In game 2 of the weekend series, the Panthers would put another win in their column. The first few innings started off slow but the Panthers would strike first with 1 run scored in the bottom of the fourth on catcher Nathan Carter single. Senior second baseman, Robinson Mateo, would help score the only run in the game for the Jags with an RBI single right field. Prairie View would then end the game with good defense and 2 runs in the bottom of the seventh to end the game. The same would continue in game 3. On Sunday, the Jaguars would continue to struggle for a win in SWAC play. The Jags fought hard but just could not produce enough points on the board to outwit the Panthers on their home field. The Panthers continued to play as a unit on defense but scored only a few runs on offense in the first and third inning. The
diamond stayed the same. James, yet again, pitched another shutout to stun the Lady Tigers in a 5-0 victory. James faced 27 batters allowing only 4 hits and 1 walk with 3 strikeouts. On offense, the team were on the attack early, scoring 5 runs in the first 4 innings. Scott and junior center fielder, Sydney Andrews, collectively earned 4 total RBIs on 3 total hits. Next up for the home team is another home game against Southeastern Louisiana University for 3PM today. The Jags are currently on a 5-game winning streak.
Jags also played well on defense, only allowing those 3 runs but to only score 1 run themselves. Canevari says that offensive output has to be a collective effort and gave credit to the Panthers defense and starting pitcher for his effort on the mound. “The bottom line is we had seven hits, but we didn’t bunch them together,” said Canevari. “(Sanchez) wouldn’t walk anybody, and they wouldn’t make an error. It makes it tough to score.” Next up for the ball club will be night, game against Nicholls State in Lee Hines Stadium. The first pitch is scheduled for 6 PM on Wednesday.
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Hip-Hop Artist, Young Thug, performs during the Spring Fest Concert held in the F.G. Clark Activity Center on Sunday April 23. (Brandon Tucker/DIGEST)
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DJ Luke Nasty performs his hit single, “On the Way,” during the Annual 2017 Spring Fest Concert held in the F.G. Clark Activity center on Sunday, April 23. (Ealiya Toplin/DIGEST)
Political Science scholars were inducted into Pi Sigma Alpha Honors Society. The ceremony was held Wednesday, April 19, in Mayberry Dining Hall-Magnolia Room. (Alliyah Moore/DIGEST)
Performance group, “Ellevate,” wins an award and continue to celebrate on stage with a performance at the student choice awards show in the F.G. Clark Activity Center on April 19. (Julian Alvarez/DIGEST)
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Alphas rush the stage at the Student Choice Awards show after winning best fraternity on April 19. (Julian Alvarez/DIGEST)
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The Beta Alpha Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated welcomed three new initiates on Wednesday, April 19 in the F.G. Clark Activity Center. (Keona James/DIGEST)
Selection by Brendan Garrett titled “My visual production” was showcased at the Fashion Show in the F.G. Clark Activity Center on April 19. (Julian Alvarez/DIGEST)
The SU Human Jukebox took home best non greek organization at the student choice awards show held inside the minidome on April 19. (Julian Alvarez/DIGEST)
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Springfest full of tears BY MORGAN BECNEL-ADAMS SOUTHERN DIGEST - A&E EDITOR
Darren Brand: Q: Where are you originally from? A: North Carolina. I’m a North Carolina A&T University alumni. Q: When did you decide to pursue comedy? A: 2008, I did an open mic [event]. Four mins…KILLED IT! I had that bug for it ever since. There’s no better feeling than making people laugh. Q: Who’s your favorite Wild N Out comedian? A: My brother Chico Bean. We in the same comedy group. After that... Los, DC, Karlous, Hitman- them all my boys. It’s kind of hard to just choose one. Bean and Karlous though. As for leaders in the stand-up game, Karlous is the leader. Q: Who’s most fun to work with? A: DC, Jess Hilarious- we got very close, B. Simone, and Charlie Clips. Q: What would you consider to be your “Big break?”
A: This year, Wild N Out. I’ve made 13/16 episodes and I’ve solidified myself as a cast member. My big break is coming but I don’t think it came yet. Q: Who’s your fav comedian either deceased or alive? A: RIP Charlie Murphy. My personal favorite…imma do three. Sinbad is the first dude to ever do an hour special without cursing and kill it. After that, Jamie Foxx. No one can out talent him. Third, I’d say Cedric. I’ve idolized a lot of my standup after him. Big guys that think they sexy? That’s where I got it from. Q: Describe your style of comedy in three words. A: Energy, big, and loud. Q: Do you ever get nervous before a show? A: I get nervous before every show. The day you stop getting nervous is the day you need to quit. You don’t care anymore. Throughout the interview with Comedian Darren Brand, there was casual conversation. “Winston-Salem State University cut me my first big
Julian Alvarez/DIGEST Darren Brand from hit show “Wild N Out” hosted by Nick Cannon shakes the crowd with laughter at the SU Spring Fest comedy show located in the minidome on Thursday, April 20.
check. I come from an HBCU so I know how it is. Older comedians are scared of college students I thrive in it. I’ve been trying to get to SU for a minute [so] I’m excited! I prefer performing [at] HBCUs over anything else. We have our culture. Our cafeterias ain’t s-…gives you the runs, our WiFi is trash, roommate and Greek issues along with big personalities. It’s only three crowds you can win over; HBCUs- if you can survive that then you can survive anything. 25 to 45 year olds who paid to see you, and a church show will set you over the top.
Local Max 94.1 DJ and college student creates his own lane BY BRIA GREMILLION
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A bass filled voice accompanied with an attractive dialect and a charming demeanor is what you can expect to hear upon turning your radio dial to Max 94.1 on any given Saturday night. Emanuel Milton is a 21-year old Music Business major at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (ULL) and has become one of the youngest faces and employees of Cumulus Broadcasting. Known by listeners and supporters as “Boo Milton”, this on-air radio personality is also a full-time student and alumnus of McKinley Senior High School. As a South Baton Rouge native, Milton admits that the biggest challenge of being an on-air personality while carrying a fulltime school load has been the commute back and forth between Baton Rouge and Lafayette. “I’m not always here so my time is a little bit more valuable with everybody. When I do come back to Baton Rouge, everybody just showing love.” Over the two years that Milton has been employed with the station, his popularity has increased in cities such as Baton Rouge, Lafayette and surrounding areas. Milton admits that becoming an on-air
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radio personality was not something that he predicted would become apart of his journey. After deciding to take a step back from pursuing his rap career, Milton shares that the opportunity to work for the station was presented to him when he least expected it. “Once God told me to kind of fall back from the rapping, radio just fell in my lap. Almost like when one door starts to close, another one opens,” he stated. Being an on-air personality is his See BOO MILTON page 10
Julian Alvarez/DIGEST Comedian Pretty Ricki doing her set at the SU Spring Fest comedy show on Thursday, April 20.
Pretty Ricki: Q: What was the first stage that you appeared on? A: An open mic night in Jersey. It was like 25 people there and ten of them were my friends Q: At what point in your life did you decide to pursue comedy? A: I went through a really bad breakup and my mom took me to a comedy show to cheer me up. I said “I can do that” and she said “do it.” Don’t ever challenge me to do something because I’m going to do it.
Julian Alvarez/DIGEST Actor/Comedian Luenell performs her set during the SU Spring Fest comedy show on Thursday, April 20.
Q: Who is your favorite comedian? A: Do I have to pick one? Whoopi Goldberg, Ellen Degeneres, and even though people are going to feel a certain kind of way, Bill Cosby. He’s like the ultimate storyteller. I rock with Kevin too. Q: Describe your comedy style in three words. A: Storyteller. I’m a storyteller. Wait, is storyteller one word? Yes? BOOM! I got it. Q: Are there any upcoming projects that you’d like to tell us See COMEDY SHOW page 10
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Springfest: The Line-Up: Q&A with Tink and DJ Luke Nasty
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BY MORGAN BECNEL-ADAMS SOUTHERN DIGEST - A&E EDITOR
TINK: Originally from Chicago, Singer/ Songwriter TINK opens up to the Southern Digest about putting her career into perspective. Q: What has it been like working with Timbaland? A: It’s been a process. You know Tim is legendary. Working with him always challenges me to think outside the box, but it’s definitely a process. He has his style [and] I have my style. We have to make it work so it feels good. It’s a blessing though at the end of the day. Q: How long have you been doing music? A: I’ve been singing all my life. I started in church when I was like 5 years old. Throughout school, and I got into the choir. Then I started writing songs. My parents are into music. My dad plays instruments. Q: What would you consider to be your “big break?” A: I can’t say. I think I’ve had a lot of “big breaks.” I don’t look at things as if they’re big or little. When I dropped the record, “Don’t tell nobody” ft. Jeremih that record really set the bar. Working with Timbaland was a big break. I had a lot of moments and I’m gonna have a lot more. Everything is huge to me. Q: Who’s most fun to work with? A: Last year I was able to work with
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Rihanna. It was one of the biggest and most exciting moments ever. She’s a real down to Earth person. Being in the lab with her is like a whole new world. She’s fun as hell, super cool, and she’s a genuine person. Q: How do you feel about a woman’s role in music as of today? There aren’t too many female rappers today. A: It’s important for us to stick together. We look at the guys in the industry and they feed off of each other. With females, it’s harder. Like I said we have to come together so we can dominate. Our hustle
is thirty times stronger. We should support each other more. Q: What song did you write for Rihanna? A: I wrote a couple joints for her. Paradise is the one she really bit into.
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going to happen in five.” DJ Luke Nasty gives insight to his newly found career, and what it took to get him recognized. Q: How long have you been doing music? A: 11 years. They say it takes ten years for the overnight success. I feel like last Q: Who’s someone that you’d like to year was that point. Q: Are you or have you ever been a work with that you haven’t already? A: Bryson Tiller, I think a joint with DJ? A: YES! Full time. My bills got paid him will touch the soul. He puts effort with that under the table money. I just into his craft. grew a passion for it. I was in a group DJ Luke Nasty: “Last year was my first year, and I got See CONCERT page 10 two gold records. So who knows what’s
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about? A: (English accent) I’m all over the place. I’m on tour with Kountry Wayne and there’s a project with Queen Latifah I’m working on. Q: Is there anyone you’d like to shout out? A: I’d like to shout out Jesus, my Lord and savior. BOOM! I’ll shout out my own school, Wilberforce University. Q: What was your favorite tour so far? A: Kountry Wayne because his audience is so loving. They’re like super duper supportive. They have good energy. Q: How long have you been doing comedy? A: Seven years, I took a little hiatus. I came back in the game after quitting my job two years ago.
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Q: What was that day job? A: I was a Social Worker for the state of New Jersey. Q: Social workers are underappreciated. Thank you for your service because it’s a very difficult job. It’s one of those occupations where you take your job home with you. How did you relay that into your comedy? A: Thank you. A lot of people don’t know or understand that you have to bare a lot of crosses that aren’t necessarily yours, it’s tough. I have a few stories from my clients. Things that weren’t funny at the time but became funny. Some are little kids where I transform into them.
comedy? A: There’s no short story for that, at least not for me. Q: Tell me about “Soul Beat tv.” A: Soul Beat TV was the first Black owned and operated station in the nation before BET. It was cable accessed and that’s where a lot of people in the Bay Area were trained. We learned and traveled a lot. It was amazing. Q: Who’s your favorite comedian to work with? A: Hope flood is my favorite to work with for sure. Q: What would you have considered to be your “Big Break?” A: Comically, going on tour LUENELL: with Katt Williams. Q: At what point in your Q: If you could describe your life did you decide to pursue Penthouse shoot in three words,
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what would they be? A: Awesome, empowering, and beautiful. It’s Penthouse[they’re] historically white, not many sistas get in it. I know sistas my age and size have never been in it. I made history with that. I want everyone to feel good about themselves. It’s a big lie that I’m perpetuating that I want everyone to feel like they have an inner centerfold in them. Do I really feel that way? No, I want to lose about eighty fucking pounds. While I haven’t, and probably won’t, you have to love the skin you’re in anyways. I got a six-page spread. Q: Describe your style of comedy in three words. A: XXX Q: Who’s your favorite comedian? A: Right now… Lavell
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Crawford, he gives me a nosebleed. Joan Rivers, Pryor, Charlie Murphy, Rodney Perry, Mark Curry, and Katt. Q: Are there any upcoming projects? A: I have a recurring role on George Lopez’s show, LOPEZ. It comes on Wednesday nights on TvLand. All Star Weekend, which was written and directed by Jamie Foxx. It’s really funny. I’m trying to develop a show myself for myself. Q: Do you do your own makeup, it’s really nice. A: Thank you and I do. I learned from the Gays in San Fransisco. Q: Who is your favorite crowd to perform for? A: I really like a Military crowd because they want and need it so bad.
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doing music and everybody wanted to do something else to add to the music. He did production, he did graphic design, and I was like, “I’m gonna be the Dj. If nobody is going to play our music, Imma play it.” I did it with the college. I’m talking about I was skipping class to DJ. Getting paid by the college, shout out to Winston-Salem State University. They kept my lights on. Q: What would you consider to be your “big break?” A: I think my big break came from just the DJs coming together and just wanting me to be successful. I used to send DJs records all the time. When I finally got one, the structure and the network I had was strong. [For] every time it didn’t work, it was adding onto the end result. If you’re doing music, build your network. Q: Amongst the many that you’ve encountered, who is your favorite artist to work with? A: Gucci was fun to work with because I gained a lot of knowledge, it was a dope conversation. Q: What’s it like working with Mr. Hanky? A: HILARIOUS! I promise you he thinks he just turned 21. He be lit! I feel like the
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old guy when I’m in the studio with Hanky. At three in the morning he’ll be like, “Y’all ready to go to the club?” NO. We been in the studio for six maybe ten hours, ain’t nobody trying to go to the club. I’ll get to my hotel and get on snap, and he’s in the club breaking the song we just made. He has a problem. That’s my guy man, Hank is hella dope. Q: Tell us about your upcoming projects. A: I dropped ‘The Detour” on 420. Stuck in Traffic was last year with ‘Might be OTW’ on it. My whole thing with being a DJ is highway music. I’m either driving to or from the club. I’m working on an album too. Q: What’s your favorite song off ‘The Detour?” A: Ready. I think the girls gone love it because it’s real life. Every time I pull up, ya’ll ain’t never ready. *The DIGEST reached out to Young Thug for an interview prior to his SpringFest performance, however, he declined.
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present occupation but Milton has a plethora of other accomplishments under his belt. CEO, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, host, mentor, producer, artist, performer and humanitarian are some of the hats that Milton has already worn. His latest project, “28 Bars With Boo Milton”, gives local up and coming artists the opportunity to freestyle during Milton’s live radio show. “I went to a cypher and when I saw somebody rapping I was like man, this is nice. We need to do this on radio. So then I came up with a format of how we can take raw talent and display it on the radio,” Milton stated. The response to “28 Bars” has been incredible, Milton claims, with the show receiving immense support from the station, featured artists as well as fans alike. Aspiring rapper and New Orleans native, LG, who has already earned a heavy street buzz, eagerly spits
bars while holding a white pair of headphones to his ear during a segment of “28 Bars”. LG told what it meant to him to be able to use a platform such as Max 94.1 as a talent featured on “28 Bars”. “I feel like this is apart of the story of our coming up from McKinley. I feel like it’s a very significant thing. Ten years from now we gonna look back at this and be like dang, we really was grinding hard to get to this point now,” the rapper stated, referring to the relationship that he and Milton previously shared. The duo graduated from the same high school. “I enjoy my life right now,” Boo Milton declared. “Sometimes you have to humble yourself to God’s will. Find God, then you’ll find peace in whatever you’re doing, then comes purpose,” he finished.
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The Vending Machine Massacre BY PATRICIA FOSTER
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Southern University placed brand new vending machines in the dorms and apartments back in March. I personally felt grateful for them because it’s such a disappointment walking downstairs to get midnight snacks only to find the machine nearly empty and ridden of all the good snacks. So the problem was solved when they placed a second vending machine in the buildings; however, it wasn’t even a month that went by until the glass on the new vending machine in my building was shattered. My first thought was it might’ve been by accident, the snack probably wasn’t coming out of the machine and the person who put their money in might’ve gotten frustrated and
shattered the glass by accident trying to get their snack out. That sounds about reasonable right? I quickly dismissed that thought when people began posting pictures in the Groupme App of the same incident that happened in Shade also happened to the vending machines in Boley, and in the apartments. It was as if one person saw the machine glass shattered and next thing you know other students thought it would be a good idea to sneak and break two more just for the fun of getting free food. I seriously asked myself when? So every RA just happened to be in the bathroom or on break when that happened because I thought that the person responsible should’ve gotten fined. Not to mention that a lot of students didn’t care
because they were grabbing the snacks out of the machine like it was Black Friday. Surprise, Surprise. One person carrying an armful of chips and candy even had the audacity to tell me to don’t just stand there, to “grab while I can before all the good stuff is gone.” To make matters worse a couple of the springs in the machine was pulled out and the glass was spread all on the floor. I can’t even blame the students that were taking the snacks out of the machine because it was already broken so what can you do? It was more of the fact that the vending machines were brand new and they didn’t even make it a week. Some people DIGEST FILE just didn’t care about the fact that it was brand new and it’s Southern had to pay for the glass which is a relief. Hopefully, it school property. It’s just pretty to be replaced. I came back from won’t happen again . sad and disrespectful because spring break to find them fixed,
Kendrick Lamar’s New Hit Single “Humble” Sparks debate on Beauty Standards BY PATRICIA FOSTER
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On Thursday, March 30, 2017 Kendrick Lamar blessed the world with a new song titled “Humble”. The song is definitely a tease of his album that dropped on April 14. The song has already talen over social media but for another reason other than the fact that it’s fire. At one point of the song, Lamar raps about preferring black women with natural hair and features rather than photoshopped features. The lyrics are, “I’m so f***in’ sick and tired of the Photoshop Show me somethin’ natural like Afro on Richard Pryor Show me somethin’ natural like a** with some stretch marks Still will take you down right on your mama’s couch in Polo socks, ayy.”
Kendrick Lamar is definitely one of my favorite rap artists of this generation because he talks about things rappers try to avoid talking about such as racism. When I first heard the song I definitely appreciated Lamar’s support for natural beauty. I can understand Lamar’s frustration in his lyrics because I’m tired of the “photoshop” myself. Whenever I look on social media such as Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter all I see are the same kind of girls. Models you can tell have definitely had plastic surgery in the past. Is there anything wrong with plastic surgery? No, I believe if you don’t feel confident and comfortable enough in your own skin then it’s your right to change it because it’s your body. Everybody does different things to make them feel more alive and confident whether it’s getting
long weave/extensions, or getting plastic surgery, however, it seems like at this day and age that’s all I see. I can honestly say I can’t remember the last time I heard a rapper embrace a butt with stretch marks. When I watched the music video my vibe for the song kind of shifted. While Lamar raps about natural beauty, the video features a split screen of the same model. On one side she has curly hair and no makeup, and on the other side of the split, she’s wearing a full face of makeup and her hair is straight. Lamar raps, “Show me somethin’ natural like Afro on Richard Pryor” but instead of showing a dark skinned black woman with an afro he shows a light skinned, girl with long, curly, 3A type hair and Eurocentric features. I wasn’t the only one who noticed this
Janet Jackson’s 5-Year Plan BY LYNONEL NICHOLAS
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Social media was up in arms when the news broke about Janet Jackson getting a divorce from her husband of 5 years, Wissam Al Mana. Now it’s not that people actually cared about her relationship, the comments were mostly about her prenuptial agreement. See, they are both very wealthy people, but he is far wealthier than she is. Al Mana is estimated to have a net worth of $1 billion versus Jackson’s estimated $175 million. The word on the street is they signed the agreement and it
stated that Janet would have to stay married for at least 5 years before she can receive money after. I read somewhere that the amount was well over $300 million she could receive. Janet filed for divorce 5 years and a couple months into their marriage. Kind of ironic? I think so but guess what I don’t blame you Ms. Jackson. I can sit here and write things that are politically correct about how she shouldn’t be doing such a thing or how she is a scammer but I think she’s smart. Janet also just had a baby by Al Mana so she has more reason to “need” the extra financial
support. You know sometimes people have these kids with these wealthy people for the money, so is that what Janet did? You never know. If she did though, that’s not my business. In the words of the great Kanye West “I ain’t saying she a gold digger” but guess what, Janet wasn’t messing with no typical man. She got her a billionaire and literally pushed herself into a new tax bracket. Her child is set for life, well if she doesn’t blow all of the money. Now I don’t know how she would do such a thing but I’ve read about things of the sort before. EDITORIAL POLICY
because when the video came out many women were debating over social media on weather Lamar was trying to promote body positivity or was it just another case of a man body policing women’s bodies. Regardless of the music video, I still love the song and it’s not like he didn’t have any dark skinned black girls in the video, but I can understand why some women felt as though the video made Lamar’s message about natural beauty seem hypocritical. I wouldn’t talk about the music video had he actually showed me something like an afro on Richard Prior or showcased many other black women with different types of natural hair. Still the message was good and the song was great.
Let me tell you something, If I came into more than $300 million dollars, I would be flying to California for breakfast, Tokyo for lunch and Paris for dinner. Maybe that’s how people go broke so fast. Seriously, I wouldn’t know how to control myself but Janet has been fortunate for most of her life so she should be fine. I wanted to get more opinions that my own on the matter, however, so I asked a couple of students on campus how they felt about the situation. Let me start by saying that not many people even cared about the situation, or Janet for that
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matter. The few who did, all agreed that Janet would be doing the right thing by taking the money; not only for her but for the kid as well. Controversial issues like this one always gets the people talking but we will all have to wait to see what Janet actually does.
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